Call for Art - Youth Art Show

Exhibition Dates: April 1– April 25, 2026
Deadline for Submissions: March 25, 2025 (by 11:59pm) OR UNTIL FILLED

ALL art MUST be submitted through this form. No late submissions, or walk in submissions permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS

Exhibition Statement

Newburyport Art is celebrating the younger generation of artists in our greater community! This art call is open to all young artists, grades K-12. Artists do not need to be enrolled in any particular school and there are no other eligibility requirements. Both NAA members and non-members are eligible.

Artists may submit 1 work only, in an effort to showcase as many young artists as possible.

All work that is submitted will be shown in the gallery on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need assistance completing the online form, please call the gallery at 978-465-8769.

Important Dates

Submission deadline: March 25th (by 11:59pm) -- or until filled
Artwork drop off (65 Water Street, Newburyport):
- March 28 (2:00pm - 7:00pm)
- March 29 (11:00am–5:00pm)
- Please have 2D works framed and wired as outlined below

If you need assistance wiring:
- Please visit on March 28 (2:00pm–4:00pm) when we will have volunteer artists to assist
- 2 dimensional works should be framed & wired (see image attached)
- If framing the piece is cost prohibitive please let us know and we would be happy to help! (if you are able to let us know ahead of drop off on March 28th we would appreciate it)

Exhibition Dates: April 1st – April 25th
Exhibition Reception & Awards: April 25 (3pm–4pm) -- awards @ 3:15
Artwork pick up: April 25th (by 5:00pm)

Eligibility

This call is open to members and non-members of Newburyport Art — all media — grades K-12 (or equivalent).

Entry Fees

The entry fee is WAIVED this year, sponsored by the Prince Fund
Family members of NAA artist members receive free entry.

Selection Process

Due to limitations in gallery space, this call is first-come, first-served. The plan is to accept and exhibit all work submitted, and when Newburyport Art feels there is insufficient space to exhibit all work, the call will be closed.

Artwork Requirements

All work must be original. (Art kits, paint-by-number, tracing, etc. are not permissable.)
No wet paintings
(3D) Sculpture and 3-dimensional work must be less than 7 feet in height, 90 pounds or less, and fit within a 3x3 foot area.
(2D) Works must be ready to hang with screw eyes/D-rings and wire on the back (see image below for example)

*Volunteers and staff will be on hand to assist when/where possible. We have set aside Saturday, March 28th from 2pm–4pm to help wire and prepare works for hanging.

For specific questions about framing, please email naa@newburyportart.org

If framing the piece is cost prohibitive please let us know and we would be happy to help! (if you are able to let us know ahead of drop off on March 28th we would appreciate it)

*Volunteers and staff will be on hand to assist when/where possible. We have set aside Saturday, March 28th from 2pm–4pm to help wire and prepare works for hanging.

Michaels Craft Store has ready made and custom frames linked here (closest location to Newburyport Art is located in Seabrook, NH)

Submission Guidelines

Artists must upload at least one digital image per work. This image should be of the artwork only (excluding any mat, frame, and background)
No artwork substitution is allowed
Submission of your entry constitutes your agreement with all terms found in this Call for Art.
The NAA reserves the right to decline any submission, or to remove a selected work, for any reason.

Sales and Insurance

Artists are not required to sell their work, but are welcome to do so!
The NAA retains a commission of 20% for works sold.
If a work sells, NAA will notify the artist via email and ask you to confirm your mailing address
Newburyport Art will make every effort to issue consignment checks to artists for any show sales within 30 days following the close of the exhibition.
Works will be handled with all possible care. The NAA provides insurance up to 60% of the value declared by the artist from the day of receipt of the artwork to the final published pick-up date. The NAA is not responsible for any work not picked up by the end of the designated pick-up window of time.
Work that is not picked up by the end of the day on April 25th will be thrown out unless prior arrangements are made

Full name of artist*

First NameLast Name

Do we have your permission to use this full name on our labels, online gallery & shop, and online promotion, or do you prefer we use a different name / abbreviation?*

Yes, use my full name as it reads above.No, I would prefer a different name or abbreviation used on labels and in the online shop.

Please provide the public-facing name you would prefer we use. Provide this EXACTLY as you would like it to read on our labels.*

Parent / Guardian Name (if artist is not filling out this form)

Contact email*

example@example.com

Phone number*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

In what grade (or equivalent) is the artist?*

In what school is the artist enrolled (or "home school", etc)?*

Name of art teacher(s)

Do you have a family member that is a current member of Newburyport Art?*

What is the NAA member name?*

Artwork Title *

Ex: Blue Kitten

List all media used to create the piece*

Ex: Colored pencil on paper

Year created (optional)

Select dimensions*

The fields below will appear once you have selected your work's dimensions.

Please provide the dimensions of the work, in inches, using numbers and decimals only (no fractions). For example, type 8.75 instead of 8-3/4.

Work is listed as H x W (x D)

Height (inches)*

Width (inches)*

Depth (inches)*

UNFRAMED height (inches)*

UNFRAMED width (inches)*

FRAMED height (inches)*

FRAMED width (inches)*

Size (labels)

Size (online)

Is the work for sale?*

Price ($) - provide numbers only*

If relevant, please provide series/edition information to be included on your artwork label. Examples include: "1/25", "3 of 5", "#5", "open edition", "artist's proof", etc. This is in an effort to provide gallery viewers and prospective buyers with as much relevant information as possible.

Upload image(s). Please try to use a filename that includes your name and artwork title. Preferred format: First Last - Artwork Title (ex. "Jane Smith - Piping Plovers")*

Optional artwork statement about the work to print on artwork label. 225 characters max (including spaces). Do not include duplicate info from elsewhere on form (such as dimensions, price, media, etc.)

Example: This piece was inspired by my cat, Luna0/225

Any other comments about this artwork for the staff at Newburyport Art? (This is informative only and will not be publicly shared.)

Call for Art - Youth Art

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